Have you ever experienced the struggle of sleeping an extra 10 minutes or getting up for breakfast when your alarm clock rings every morning? Should we just grab some bread to get by, or just skip this meal? Don't rush to make a decision, you may not know that behind this seemingly simple choice, there is a physical reaction that even doctors are surprised by.

1. fluctuations in blood sugar are like riding a roller coaster
1. Decreased insulin sensitivity
When fasting until noon, the body may mistakenly think it has entered a "famine mode", and insulin secretion is prone to overproduction during the next meal. Over time, the sensitivity of cells to insulin may gradually decrease.
2. Overappetite in the afternoon
Blood sugar levels remain low in the morning, which can easily lead to compensatory psychology during lunchtime. Research has found that people who skip breakfast consume an average of 20% more calories during lunch and are more likely to choose high-fat and high sugar foods.
2. Slowing down of brain function
1. Transient decline in memory
After overnight consumption, the brain's glucose reserves are insufficient. In the morning, when it is necessary to concentrate, there may be slow reactions and logical confusion, just like a computer CPU running at a reduced frequency.
2. Weakened emotional regulation ability
Lack of nutrients such as tryptophan provided by breakfast hinders serotonin synthesis. That's why people who haven't had breakfast are more likely to get angry in the morning, commonly known as' hunger rage '.
3. Metabolic system opens energy-saving mode
1. Decreased basal metabolic rate
The body automatically starts the "power-saving program", reducing daily consumption by about 150-200 calories. It's equivalent to drinking less calories from a latte while sitting still, but at the cost of being more likely to accumulate fat.
2. Increased bile concentration
Bile stored throughout the night in the gallbladder is not released in a timely manner, and cholesterol is prone to deposit and form crystals. Data shows that eating breakfast regularly can reduce the risk of related diseases by 28%.
4. The cardiovascular burden quietly increases
1. The phenomenon of morning blood pressure spikes intensifies
The secretion of stress hormones increases on an empty stomach, which may lead to a more significant increase in morning blood pressure. This is one of the causes of many cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents.
2. Increased blood viscosity
Nighttime breathing and sweating cause water loss, and if not replenished in time, the blood flow rate slows down. Just like an engine without lubricating oil, all parts are working at overload.
Seeing this, when the alarm goes off tomorrow morning, why not set a "breakfast alarm" 20 minutes in advance. A cup of warm oatmeal Congee with boiled eggs, or whole wheat bread with avocado, can make all systems of the body start a new day happily without a Manchu and Han banquet. Health is sometimes hidden in these small choices, and your body remembers every morning when it is treated gently.
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